Originally Posted by
Clare Prop
This study has been around since 1999 and is a properly researched paper rather than opinions.
StallSpinEvaluation.PDF (richstowell.com)
One fact that emerges clearly in this study is this: “One feature that stands out in all except one of the 39 stall/spin accidents examined is that knowing how to recover from the stall or spin was of no benefit to the pilots in these circumstances. They stalled at altitudes so low that once the stall developed, a serious accident was in progress. Safety will be advanced therefore by preventing stalls and spins.”
It is well worth a read.
Thanks for posting this!
Whilst I don't disagree with the stats in this post (and, in fact, find it a really interesting read), I can't help but think
experiencing a spin and recovery is still a great experience to have in your bank of aviation know-how. Perhaps it'll make you even better at spin-avoidance.
I'm of the opinion that some aerobatic/spin exposure is important to lessen the "startle effect" of even relatively benign Unusual Attitudes/Aircraft Upsets. The more training and experience, the better.